| Service number | 2527 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Stoker |
| Unit | HMAS Sydney |
| Service | Royal Australian Navy |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | First World War, 1914-1921 |
| Date of Death | 04 March 1916 |
| Place of Death | At sea (Kingston, Jamaica (Onboard ship)) |
| Cause of Death | Accidental (Bayonet) |
| Age at Death | 23 |
| Place of Association | Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Up Park CampMemorial No 1, Jamaica |
| Source | AWM144 Roll of Honour cards, 1914-1918 War, Royal Australian Navy |
Roll of Honour David Bruce Gordon
Location on the Roll of Honour
David Bruce Gordon's name is located at panel 1 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Personal Service Records
For information about obtaining service records please see National Archives of Australia - Personal service records .
War Graves
The Office of Australian War Graves has the location and other information about war graves and memorials. Search the records of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for details about First and Second World War graves.
Roll of Honour name projection
David Bruce Gordon's name will be projected onto the exterior of the Hall of Memory on:
- Wed 31 May 2023 at 10:59pm
- Tue 18 July 2023 at 10:37pm
- Fri 27 October 2023 at 2:40am
- Sun 25 February 2024 at 11:46pm
- Fri 17 May 2024 at 1:40am
These dates and times are estimates. Please note that previous advised times on this site have recently been changed to ensure that early evening projections are clearly visible and not affected by twilight. The actual time of projection could also change as a result of weather and other factors, so it is advisable to check closer to the date. In the rare event of a temporary loss of electrical power, the names scheduled for display in that period will not appear until the next time listed.